Hindustan Times Mumbai - May 12, 2025
Hindustan Times Mumbai - May 12, 2025
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In this issue
May 12, 2025
Modi Chairs Key Meet Ahead Of DGMO Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a meeting of key ministers and top defence officials to review the security situation, a day after India and Pakistan agreed to stop all military actions against each other, bringing to an end four days of fierce fighting.
1 min
Nicobar tribes watch as key road project gathers pace in the region
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has invited financial bids to conduct a social impact assessment for land proposed to be acquired for an arterial road at Great Nicobar Islands (GNI) under the Great Nicobar Holistic Development Project, according to documents seen by HT.
3 mins
Passenger Bus Skids Off Cliff in Sri Lanka Killing at Least 21 People
An allegedly overcrowded bus carrying dozens of Buddhist pilgrims plummeted into a precipice in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 21 and injuring around 35, a senior official said.
1 min
Doctor dies at hospital; Cops suspect suicide
The body of 24-year-old doctor, who was interning with JJ Hospital in Mumbai, was found dead on the building premises on Friday evening, police officers aware of the matter said on Sunday, adding that preliminary reports suggested that it may have been a case of suicide.
1 min
Pathak Was Respected For Her Dedication, Leadership And Ability To Foster Connections
A teacher at the BK Birla Public School in Kalyan died on Saturday in a rafting accident in Bali, Indonesia while on an international tour organised by the school.
1 min
Gokhale bridge thrown fully open 30 months after closure
The southern arm of the CD Barfiwala flyover was also opened to traffic
2 mins
Uncle-nephew bonhomie and the local polls
CP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar's remarks on reunion with nephew Ajit Pawar-led NCP and his frequent appearances with the latter on public platforms have confused both his friends and rivals.
3 mins
Contractors faked bills for 22 SoBo cement roads
For the second time in the last two years, allegations of discrepancies by contractors have raised concerns about the quality of cement roads in South Mumbai.
1 min
Woman Booked For Post Critical Of Op Sindhoor
A 40-year-old Malvani resident was booked for allegedly criticising Operation Sindoor, India's counter-terror operation, on social media.
1 min
2 Bikers Killed in Accident on Mum-Ahmedabad Highway
Two men lost lives after their two-wheeler crashed into barricades on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway on Saturday.
1 min
Confusion about delimitation, OBC quota in local polls
THE SUPREME COURT TWO-JUDGE BENCH IN ITS ORDER HAD ALLOWED THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO SEEK MORE TIME IN APPROPRIATE CASES
2 mins
Safety measures to be taken on NH-48
To reduce accident risk and increase safety on the old Mumbai-Pune Highway, Save LIFE Foundation, in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC), the Maharashtra Highway Police and the Highways Infrastructure Trust, initiated implementation of road safety measures on May 7.
1 min
Sena (UBT), VBA Slam US-Mediated Ceasefire
Like the opposition at the national level, the opposition in Maharashtra too has slammed the Narendra Modi-led central government and demanded an all-party meeting to discuss the United States-mediated ceasefire between India and Pakistan and other related issues.
2 mins
BMC To Install 417 Dewatering Pumps For Monsoon
As a measure to tackle floods in the upcoming monsoon season, there will be 417 dewatering pumps deployed across Mumbai.
1 min
Activists Protest Against Compulsory Hindi for Class 1-5
Several organisations working in the education sector came together at Dadar on Sunday to oppose the Maharashtra government's decision to implement Hindi as the compulsory third language for Class 1 to 5.
1 min
Financial planning, wealth mgmt courses in colleges soon
Recognising the need for structured education in financial planning, a number of educational institutions in Mumbai are stepping forward with specialised programmes that blend academic learning with practical, real-world financial expertise.
2 mins
BMC to Install 417 Dewatering Pumps for Monsoon
As a measure to tackle floods in the upcoming monsoon season, there will be 417 dewatering pumps deployed across Mumbai.
1 min
Temp Platform for Harbour Locals at Kurla
Segregation of long-distance trains Long-distance trains will be accommodated exclusively on lines five and six between Kurla and Parel in the first phase and Parel and CSMT in the second phase
1 min
State govt to shut down border check posts
The 22 border check posts, that had become a breeding ground of corruption, will be closed soon.
1 min
BKC cycle tracks to make way for vehicular traffic
New traffic lanes to come up in their place; tenders to demolish cycle tracks have been floated
2 mins
Committed to implementing ceasefire: Pak Foreign Office
Pakistan has said it was \"committed\" to faithful implementation of the ceasefire with India, asserting that its forces are handling the situation with \"responsibility and restraint\".
1 min
India warned US of 'devastating' action against Pak
INDIA TOLD OTHER INTERLOCUTORS ACROSS THE GLOBE THAT THERE WOULD BE STRIKES AGAINST TERRORISTS BASED IN PAKISTAN
2 mins
Indian Airspace Curbs To Remain Despite Ceasefire Deal With Pak
Airspace curbs enforced after India launched targeted strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7, will not be discontinued in view of the ceasefire announced on Saturday, officials familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
1 min
Oppn calls for spl Parl session
Oppn seeks discussion
2 mins
India to only engage with Pakistan at DGMO level
India will engage with Pakistan only at the level of the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) and there will be no talks on issues such as Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, which remains in abeyance, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
2 mins
As Prez Trump offers to mediate, questions arise on role in ceasefire
A day after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all military action against each other, the President Donald Trump-led US administration has moved quickly to claim credit for brokering the ceasefire agreement.
2 mins
Two Punjab Residents Held on Charges of Espionage
Amid the India-Pakistan conflict, the Malerkotla Police arrested two people, including a 31-year-old woman, for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to an official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said in Chandigarh on Sunday.
1 min
Forces Gave Befitting Reply to Pak: Rajnath
Operation Sindoor, New Delhi's direct military response to the Pahalgam terror strike, showed the unflinching courage and resolve of the Indian armed forces as they smashed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and gave a crushing blow to the neighboring military by striking its bases after it made brazen attempts to target the country's military infrastructure and civilian areas, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.
2 mins
Last rites of 3 jawans, killed near LoC, held
The bodies of three soldiers killed during cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir were cremated on Sunday, officials said.
1 min
Kin of BSF man held in Pak pin hopes on meet
The family of BSF constable PK Shaw, who was detained by Pakistan Rangers on April 23 after inadvertently crossing the border in Punjab, said they are hopeful of his safe return after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire along the Indo-Pak border.
1 min
Sounds of Pak shelling fall silent as J&K limps back to normalcy
Normalcy was limping back to the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) much to the relief of local residents, who woke up in a peaceful atmosphere on Sunday morning having witnessed the first night in nearly a week without the sound of cross-border artillery and mortal shelling, missile and drone attacks, officials said on Sunday.
2 mins
Politicians, Diplomats Come Out in Support of Misri Amid Online Attacks
Politicians and former diplomats came out in support of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri after the veteran foreign services officer faced trolling on X.
1 min
Head-on collision in Satara leaves 3 dead
ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED TO RISHI PUJARI, OWNER OF GARDEN COURT HOTEL ON NDA ROAD
2 mins
Indian girls face higher risk of sexual assault
The estimates remained stable since 1990, with slight variations across regions
2 mins
Credibility of judiciary has to be enhanced: SC judge
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who will assume office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, believes the credibility of the judiciary must be \"enhanced\", particularly in the wake of the episode involving former Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma.
1 min
Women Entitled To Protection For Period Of Cohabitation: HC
The Rajasthan high court has upheld the verdicts of a trial and appellate court, ruling that a divorced woman is entitled to relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDV Act), provided the allegations of abuse pertain to the period when she was in a domestic relationship with her husband.
1 min
4 Women Mauled to Death by Tigers in Chandrapur
The Attacks Sparked Fear and Anger Among Locals. They Staged a Protest Demanding Immediate Action to Capture the Tigers.
2 mins
Punjab CM hits out at BBMB, BJP amid water-sharing row
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said the Bhakhra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre will be held responsible if violence breaks out over the ongoing water dispute.
2 mins
New boundaries of a new normal
The post-Pahalgam paradigm places PoK as the core issue between India and Pakistan
2 mins
Kashmir to water: The reset in India-Pak ties
Pahalgam and the events thereafter have changed the terms of engagement between New Delhi and Islamabad
4 mins
Looking to the future, a river runs through it
Perspective is a useful thing. Open Google Earth and zoom out a few thousand kilometers. Around the 30°N latitude, you will see a band of sand stretching across the Earth.
2 mins
World Should Take Note of Pakistan's Nuclear Bombs
As I complete this article on Sunday morning, a tense peace prevails on the northern and western borders of our country.
4 mins
'No compromise' on right to enrich uranium: Iran FM
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Tehran would not compromise its right to enrich uranium, after the latest round of nuclear talks with the United States.
1 min
Ukraine truce talks: Zelensky says ready to meet Putin in Istanbul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he would be ready to meet Vladimir Putin for talks in Istanbul on Thursday after US President Donald Trump told him to agree to an offer of talks with Russia immediately.
3 mins
Awami League Slams Government Decision To Ban All Its Activities
Bangladesh's former ruling party accused on Sunday the interim government of \"stoking division\" and trampling on \"democratic norms\" by banning all of its activities.
1 min
'Substantial progress': US reaches deal to cut trade deficit with China
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday reported \"substantial progress\" in US talks with China's top economic officials to de-escalate a damaging trade war, but offered no details of an agreement reached as two days of negotiations wrapped up in Geneva.
1 min
Israel: Recognition of Palestinian state will force 'unilateral actions'
Israel's foreign minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state would force Israel to take \"unilateral actions\", following announcements by several countries that they plan to take such a step.
1 min
India Should Target 7-8% Annual Growth: Puri
India should target consistent 7-8% annual economic growth to achieve its long-term objectives, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Sanjiv Puri said in an interview with Mint.
1 min
India, EU to Begin Next Round of Proposed FTA Talks Today
The Two Sides Have Agreed to Conclude the Agreement in Two Phases Due to Uncertain Global Trade
1 min
JBL maker Harman to sell stake in India unit
Harman US, the maker of JBL, Harman Kardon and Infinity audio products, is in talks to sell a controlling stake in its Indian unit, three people aware of the matter said.
1 min
Sebi Eases HFT Rules, But Keeps Watch on Retail F&O
Sebi may also look to modify the market-wide position limit across exchanges
2 mins
India's No.2 singles player, teen Aryan takes baby steps into pro tennis club
Aryan Shah looked to take a step up in the hierarchy of tennis tournaments. He has largely competed in Futures events — the lowest rung meant for lower-ranked players. But since winning a Future event in Ahmedabad in March, the 19-year-old found the belief that he was ready to push himself against better players in the Challenger division.
2 mins
Smriti, Sneh sparkle as India win tri-series final
The opener's 116 and spinner Rana's 4/38 help India romp to a 97-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in tri-series final in Colombo
3 mins
With an eye on 2028 LA Olympics, spotlight on doubles for Indian TT
The senior World Championships in Doha starting on May 17 and the Asian Youth Championships (June 26-July 2) in Tashkent will provide the Indian table tennis team's head coach Massimo Costantini a chance to take stock of and draw a roadmap in an area where Indians have had greater success at global level: doubles.
2 mins
IPL targets May 16 to 30 window to finish league
The Indian Premier League (IPL) could restart by May 16, exactly a week after it was suspended on May 9 after escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan.
2 mins
Back from doping ban, Sinner scripts easy win
After a wait of more than 100 days, Jannik Sinner still knows how to win a tennis match.
1 min
Barca Pip Real, On Cusp Of La Liga Title
Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday and move to the brink of the La Liga title.
2 mins
It's tough not being with them: Krishna on family stranded in J&K
As tensions escalated between India and Pakistan over the past few days, many people were worried about their loved ones in the border states, including Jammu and Kashmir.
1 min
'The fear I saw around me as I drove back to Delhi with my family was real'
Actor Mohitt Maalik was enjoying a holiday in North India with his wife, actor Aditi Malik, and his four-year-old son Ekbir when tensions between India and Pakistan escalated.
1 min
'Buddha Purnima will always be a festival where I am with my family celebrating a day with joy and blessings'
Sharing in peace and positivity both for the world and himself, actor-singer Meiyang Chang is celebrating \"the festival of light and solace\" — Buddha Purnima — today with his family.
1 min
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